Puente Romano
Puente Romano
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- JRAsFishBabeCalgary, Canada2,253 contributionsPut Merida on your "Places to see" list!We had one more full day on the Iberian Peninsula and then we were flying back to Canada. We had just spent the last few days in Toledo and were now headed back to Lisbon. A slight detour to Merida and we could catch one last World Heritage Site on this trip. Unfortunately, a person needs more than "to stop on the fly", if one is to do justice to an historic city like Merida. Merida was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC and since then, has been under the rule of Visigoths, then under Moorish rule and consequently, ruled by the Christians. So, there have been a lot of different influences determining its history. This is evident in the existence of the different structures and buildings to be found in the town. Certainly most predominant are the many structures dating from the Roman period. These include remains of the Forum, Temple of Diana, Circus Maximus, Acueducto de los Milagros, a Roman theatre, and the 792 meter Puente Romano bridge over the Rio Guadiana, still in use as a pedestrian bridge. The list of existing Roman structures goes on. Next to the bridge is the Alcazaba, built by the Muslim emir, Abd ar-Rahman 11 in 835, over existing Roman and Roman-Visigothic edifices. There is the Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, built in the 13th to 14th century, and churches from the more recent Christian era. Certainly, a lot to keep a history buff going!Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 March 2024
- Tom BentleyWaukesha, Wisconsin57 contributionsAwesome Romans ruins for FREE! its a must see for sure.We were in Merida as stop over on our way to Lisbon. We saw the bridge (its really part of an aqua duct) on Googled and it was only 4 blocks from our hotel so we walked over and were pleasantly surprised. They are in excellent condition and are surprisingly tall! Really, really nice and a great backdrop for pictures. We looked at it for over an hours because it is so cool.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 May 2024
- nsander219Chelmsford, United Kingdom651 contributionsPeaceful Walk on Ancient (maybe) StonesWell this was a surprise. A Roman bridge crossing the river via islands. Just a bit shorter than a KM (wiki suggests 790 m). As you would expect dead straight and still in major pedestrian, bike and e-scooter use. Pleasant walk across (and back) with quite a few differing views. We did it early morning before the heat got up (there is no cover). Good photos from the park on the other side but also from the walls of the Alcazaba. It is free!Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 July 2024
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JRAsFishBabe
Calgary, Canada2,253 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We had one more full day on the Iberian Peninsula and then we were flying back to Canada. We had just spent the last few days in Toledo and were now headed back to Lisbon. A slight detour to Merida and we could catch one last World Heritage Site on this trip. Unfortunately, a person needs more than "to stop on the fly", if one is to do justice to an historic city like Merida.
Merida was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC and since then, has been under the rule of Visigoths, then under Moorish rule and consequently, ruled by the Christians. So, there have been a lot of different influences determining its history. This is evident in the existence of the different structures and buildings to be found in the town. Certainly most predominant are the many structures dating from the Roman period. These include remains of the Forum, Temple of Diana, Circus Maximus, Acueducto de los Milagros, a Roman theatre, and the 792 meter Puente Romano bridge over the Rio Guadiana, still in use as a pedestrian bridge. The list of existing Roman structures goes on. Next to the bridge is the Alcazaba, built by the Muslim emir, Abd ar-Rahman 11 in 835, over existing Roman and Roman-Visigothic edifices. There is the Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, built in the 13th to 14th century, and churches from the more recent Christian era.
Certainly, a lot to keep a history buff going!
Merida was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC and since then, has been under the rule of Visigoths, then under Moorish rule and consequently, ruled by the Christians. So, there have been a lot of different influences determining its history. This is evident in the existence of the different structures and buildings to be found in the town. Certainly most predominant are the many structures dating from the Roman period. These include remains of the Forum, Temple of Diana, Circus Maximus, Acueducto de los Milagros, a Roman theatre, and the 792 meter Puente Romano bridge over the Rio Guadiana, still in use as a pedestrian bridge. The list of existing Roman structures goes on. Next to the bridge is the Alcazaba, built by the Muslim emir, Abd ar-Rahman 11 in 835, over existing Roman and Roman-Visigothic edifices. There is the Cathedral of Saint Mary Major, built in the 13th to 14th century, and churches from the more recent Christian era.
Certainly, a lot to keep a history buff going!
Written 7 March 2024
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Tom Bentley
Waukesha, WI57 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We were in Merida as stop over on our way to Lisbon. We saw the bridge (its really part of an aqua duct) on Googled and it was only 4 blocks from our hotel so we walked over and were pleasantly surprised. They are in excellent condition and are surprisingly tall! Really, really nice and a great backdrop for pictures. We looked at it for over an hours because it is so cool.
Written 8 May 2024
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steve q
Southampton, UK126 contributions
Oct 2022
Apparently the longest free standing ancient bridge in the world. Still in use for pedestrains and cycles. The Roman's certainly built things to last. If approaching by car, there is easy parking on the south side. Then walk across the bridge and visit the Alcazbar afterwards which is adjacent
Written 8 October 2022
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nsander219
Chelmsford, UK651 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Well this was a surprise.
A Roman bridge crossing the river via islands. Just a bit shorter than a KM (wiki suggests 790 m). As you would expect dead straight and still in major pedestrian, bike and e-scooter use. Pleasant walk across (and back) with quite a few differing views. We did it early morning before the heat got up (there is no cover). Good photos from the park on the other side but also from the walls of the Alcazaba.
It is free!
A Roman bridge crossing the river via islands. Just a bit shorter than a KM (wiki suggests 790 m). As you would expect dead straight and still in major pedestrian, bike and e-scooter use. Pleasant walk across (and back) with quite a few differing views. We did it early morning before the heat got up (there is no cover). Good photos from the park on the other side but also from the walls of the Alcazaba.
It is free!
Written 2 July 2024
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manred2001
Castellón de la Plana, Spain815 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Work of Roman civil engineering that crosses the Guadiana River, erected at the end of the 1st century BC. C., which preserves much of its original construction. The central part has been the hardest hit by floods and has therefore been rebuilt several times throughout history.
Written 8 September 2023
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GibChatterbox
Gibraltar104 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Beautifully preserved bridge. Take a stroll across the bridge and enjoy a walk by the river. Lovely photo spot.
Written 19 August 2018
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karenkaveh
Dublin, Ireland1,881 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
This is a fabulous Roman bridge and a little more impressive than the one in Córdoba as there is an island in the middle of the river that has extra supports. The best view is from the wall of the Alcazaba. It is lit up in the evening time
Written 28 August 2020
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alanb
Lewes, UK453 contributions
Feb 2020
As already commented upon this is best viewed from the Alcazaba where you can see all of the spans and the way in which the old Roman road leads away from the town.
Written 9 March 2020
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The Old Chief
Tavira, Portugal221 contributions
Feb 2020
Still in this age this is an impressive achievement. The overall effect is one of amazement. What initiative, imagination, and execution to build this structure.
Written 24 February 2020
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Atauro
Melbourne, Australia100 contributions
Oct 2019
The bridge looks wonderful and shows off the skill of Roman bridge design. Wonderful views along the river to the old mill and beyond. And built in 2004? Beautifully done and a credit to the town.
Written 16 October 2019
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Al lado de la loba las dos aceras son aparcamiento
Written 21 August 2018
Además de las respuestas anteriores, también tienes aparcamiento en el otro extremo del puente, alrededor del parque en el que termina.
Written 1 September 2018
Por el lado de la Alcazaba, hacia el centro de la localidad, es más complicado, pero se puede aparcar.
Written 21 August 2018
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